Nursing Home Design Guide
2006
11. Corridor
Function:
The corridors are used by residents and staff for circulation within the facility.
Space Requirement:
Architectural:
Finish Code:
1-A
Floor Finish:
Vinyl Composition Tile
Base:
Vinyl
Wall Finish:
Gypsum Wallboard*
Ceiling:
Acoustical Tile
Ceiling Height:
9'-0" (8' w/wall-mount TV)
Noise (STC Rating):
35
Slab Depression:
None
Special Construction:
-
Hardware:
6
Doors:
3'-8" x 7'-0" wood or metal, optional view glass panel.
Windows:
Required by code, operable, see PG-18-3, Topic 1, Codes and
Standards.
*Vinyl Wallcovering at Lavatory
HVAC:
Temperature/Humidity:
78 F, Max. 50% RH
Summer:
72 F, Min. 30% RH
Winter:
Min. Air Changes/Hour:
N/A
Min. % Outside Air:
As per ASHRAE Std 62
Pressure:
N/A
Noise Criteria:
Max. 40 NC
Electrical:
Lighting Levels:
Gen. Illum:
20 fc
Task Illum:
N/A
Over Bed:
N/A
Emergency
Egress:
1 fc Ave.
Emergency Power:
Medical Gases: N/A
Night Lights:
Y
Vanity Light:
N/A
One Receptacle
per PBPU:
N/A
Nurse Call:
Y
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